Nespresso coffee machines are a blessing for all of us coffee enthusiasts out there. Buying quality espresso is expensive, and making them at home would usually need a complete barista setup that takes up space. This is where Nespresso comes in.
They produce easy – to – use but fully – featured espresso machines that can make both Robusta and Arabica coffee grounds into quality coffee drinks. They are versatile, sleekly designed, take up minimal space, and are relatively cheaper than most high – tech coffee machines.
Nespresso has over the years designed and manufactured countless coffee machine models, each with its own niches and characteristics. Here are our top picks for the best Nespresso coffee machines available in 2022:
1. Nespresso VertuoPlus: Best Coffee Machine Overall
The Nespresso VertuoPlus is hands down the best Nespresso machine on the market. It has everything from a stylish design to a fully decked feature list. It also has a reasonable price tag, being sold for around SGD 329. Another cool feature of this machine is the ability to adjust the water, which allows you to manoeuvre around any space issue.
If you are looking for a complete coffee experience, then this machine is the one for you!
Key Points:
- Can detect capsules automatically
- Ability to make a wide array of espresso and coffee options
- Adjustable water tank
- Rich coffee crema
- No milk frother
- Can only use Vertuo capsules
2. Nespresso Vertuo Next: Best Smart Machine
If we have to guess what coffee machines will be like in the future, we would bet that they are similar to the Nespresso Vertuo Next.
This futuristic machine (which is also made of 54% recycled material by the way) has Bluetooth functionality, automated barcode capsule detection, and produces velvety crema. With its price tag of SGD 169, we don’t see anything wrong in giving it a try!
Key Points:
- Can make both coffee and espresso
- Compatible with Bluetooth interface
- Can detect capsules automatically
- Recycled materials are used to produce this machine
- No milk frother
- Can only be used with Vertuo capsules
3. Gran Lattissima: Best Machine For Newbies
Operating a coffee machine, especially hi – tech ones, can be challenging. This is especially true for those who are new to the Nespresso experience.
No need to worry! The Gran Lattissima provides a great balance of user-friendly simplicity and complex features. It has 9 coffee presets and comes with both a milk frother as well as a modern pitcher. Even though the coffee can have inconsistent quality sometimes and the milk frother may be difficult to clean, it is still the best option for beginners.
Key Points:
- Simple user interface
- Integrated milk frother
- Multiple presets which make brewing espressos easy
- Inconsistent drink qualities
- Difficult to clean the milk frother
- A bit pricey (SGD 718)
4. Essenza Mini: Best Value Coffee Machine
High – class coffee machines are often very expensive. This applies to Nespresso machines as well. But what if you’re a coffee aficionado who still wants a quality Nespresso machine?
Then the Essenza Mini is your machine. It is smaller and has fewer features than most Nespresso machines, but it still packs a mighty punch. The Essenza Mini produces rich crema, is quiet, and does not take up a lot of space. At SGD 188 it is definitely worth snagging!
Key Points:
- Affordable price
- Small and takes less space
- Good quality crema on espressos due to high pressure brewing
- Simple to use
- Quieter than other Nespresso machines
- Small water tank
- Can only make espressos
- No built – in milk frother
5. Creatista Plus: Best Machine For Cappuccinos And Lattes
With a cool bulky design and a built – in steam wand, this Nespresso machine certainly exudes quality. Despite its steep price tag of SGD 798 we feel that the Nespresso Creatista Plus is still worth it for frothing perfect lattes, cappuccinos, or other milk – infused coffees. It also has a cool LCD interface which allows you to customise different settings and temperatures.
Key Points:
- Cool design
- Integrated steam wand
- Quite loud
- Can only make espressos
